The president of the Quebec English School Board Association (QESBA), Jennifer Maccarone was a vocal opponent to Bill 86. Now she’ll be a candidate in Westmount-Saint-Louis for the Quebec Liberal Party. Continue reading
After months of discussions and two rounds of public hearings, Bill 105 was passed in the National Assembly on Thursday. Continue reading
Quebec’s three main political parties are insisting they are the best choice for English voters. Continue reading
The Quebec English School Board Association says there are still problems with the government’s new education reform legislation, Bill 105. Continue reading
Education Minister Sebastien Proulx announced Friday that the controversial Bill 86 has been dropped, meaning school board elections are here to stay. Continue reading
Some members of the Central Parents’ Committee are seeking a court injuction of an English Montreal School Board proposal which would double the number of parents on on the Central Parents’ Committee. Continue reading
Hearings for Bill 86 are over, but that hasn’t stopped some English and French school boards from showing a unified opposition to the legislation, which aims to restructure school board governance. Continue reading
Wednesday marked the last day of the National Assembly hearings on Bill 86 and groups both in favour and opposed are waiting to hear what the government will decide. Continue reading
Education Minister Sébastien Proulx said he won’t comment until the hearings are over, but insisted his government is reflecting on Bill 86. Continue reading
Officials at the Lester B. Pearson School Board hope it’s not too late to change the province’s mind. Continue reading